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Widely regarded as the most prestigious honors in North American professional beauty, NAHA celebrates the artists whose work sets the creative, technical, and cultural standard for the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 PBA NAHA Finalists represent an extraordinary range of creative vision, technical mastery, and innovation. Across hair, makeup, education, and team-based artistry, these artists have pushed beyond trend to create work that is bold, intentional, and unmistakably forward-looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each Finalist earned their place through months of conceptual development, technical refinement, and creative execution. Submissions were judged anonymously by a panel of industry-leading experts and evaluated on technical excellence, cohesion, originality, and artistic impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be named a PBA NAHA Finalist is to be recognized among the most accomplished professionals in the industry. These artists create work that not only reflects where beauty is today, but signals where it\u2019s going next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The 2026 PBA NAHA Finalists are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avant Garde:<\/strong><br>Breanne Gershon,@glam.breanne \u2013 nominated for two categories<br>Chrystofer Benson, @cbensonhair \u2013 nominated for two categories + Team category<br>Erika Fung, @erikafunghair<br>James Valiant, @jamesvaliant<br>Michael Pollsinelli, @michael.polsinelli<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Barber of the Year:<\/strong><br>AROD, @Arod23pr<br>Carlos Estrella, @Los_cut_it<br>Carlos Pagan, @Drasticartbarbering<br>Chris Jimenez, @c.jimenez24<br>Papiblendzz (Henry Rodriguez), @Papiblendzz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Editorial Stylist of the Year:<\/strong><br>Brendnetta Ashley, @edgybgirl<br>Jamie Wiley, @jamiewileyeditorial \u2013 + Team category nomination<br>Josie Vilayvanh, @josievilay<br>Maggie Semaan, @maggiesemaan<br>Ruth Roche, @ruthroche \u2013 nominated for two categories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Educator of the Year:<\/strong><br>Ashlee Norman, @ashleenormahair<br>Naeemah LaFond, @naeemahlafond<br>Nina Tulio, @ninatulio<br>Sonya Dove, @Thesonyadove<br>Stephen Moody, @hairmoody<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Haircolor:<\/strong><br>Breanne Gershon,@glam.breanne \u2013 nominated for two categories<br>Brooke LeMasters, @brookelemastershair<br>David Vendittelli, @davidvendittelli + Team category nomination<br>Gilad Goldstein, @myguiltycrown + Team category nomination<br>Sean Godard, @seangodard + Team category nomination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Haircutting:<\/strong><br>Evie Johnson, @contactevie<br>Genia Church, @GeniaChurch \u2013 nominated for two categories<br>Isabelle Lachance, @isabelle.lachance.oblic<br>Marylle Koken, @kokentheharlot<br>Tippi Shorter, @tippishorter \u2013 nominated for two categories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hairstylist of the Year:<\/strong><br>Brayden Pelletier, @justbhair \u2013 nominated for two categories<br>Julie Vriesinga, @julievriesinga<br>Michelle Oliver, @michelleoliverhair<br>Robin LeChance, @robin_la_chance<br>Vanessa Whitmarsh, @vwhitmarshhair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inspiring Salon of the Year:<\/strong><br>Bliss Salon and Spa, @BlissSalonAndSpa2020<br>Genesis Salon and Spa, @genesis_salonandspa<br>kit. Fort Thomas, @kitfortthomassalon<br>Matthew Morris Salon, @matthewmorrissalon<br>Salon Raybon, @salonraybon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>International Collection of the Year (*NEW IN 2026):<\/strong><br>Carlos Valiente, Spain @carlosvaliente.bycv<br>Danilo Giangreco, United Kingdom @danilogiangreco_hair<br>Emma Simmons, United Kingdom @emmasimmonshair<br>Gianluca Grechi, Italy @gianlucagrechi<br>Tom Yek, Malaysia @tomyek_decrypt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Makeup Artist of the Year:<\/strong><br>Angela Balbon, @mzbartistry<br>David Maderich, @davidmaderich<br>Ebony Ivey, @theiveyleaguebeautycollective<br>Kisha Augustine, @kishaaugustine<br>Patricia Bailes, @Pbailesmua<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Master Hairstylist of the Year:<\/strong><br>Allen Ruiz, @allenruizstyle<br>Anna Pacitto, @anna_pacitto_pure<br>Cassie Carey, @cassiecarey.hair<br>David Barron, @barronslondonsalon<br>Nicole Pede, @nmpede<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Student Hairstylist of the Year:<\/strong><br>Derek Robinson, no social handle provided<br>Elin Lien, @elinthebeautician<br>Madison Jessop, @twixystyling<br>Mai Nguyen, @maimai.hair22<br>PJ Hayes, @pj.cosmo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Styling and Finishing:<\/strong><br>Brayden Pelletier, @justbhair \u2013 nominated for two categories<br>Carlos Alvarez, @carlos_alvarez_hair<br>Galyna Poczciwinski, @ufirami<br>Laura Gunter, @lauragunterbeauty<br>Ruth Roche, @ruthroche \u2013 nominated for two categories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Team of the Year:<\/strong><br>1CPR<br>Jamie Wiley, Joel Torres, Nanette Guild, Vinnie Morey, Dayna Gamba<br>@jamiewileyeditorial, @joeltorresstyle, @nanette_guild, @theproperorangecounty, @dgcuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chrystofer Benson Collective<br>Chrystofer Benson, Hannah Benson, Lacye Geitgey, Karine Belanger, Chris Jimenez, Erin Hensley \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br>@haircbc_pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team INdustry<br>David Vendittelli, Marilyn Vendittelli, Natasha Gerschon<br>@davidvendittelli, @marilynvendittellihair, @styledbybloss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Upper Hand<br>Hannah Waters, Soleil Rocha, Jordan Dudley, Zoe O&#8217;Day<br>@theupperhandriveroaks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ulta Beauty<br>Gilad Goldstein, Michelle O&#8217;Connor, Galyna Poczciwinski, Sean Godard, Beto Sanchez, Janelle Eyre<br>@myguiltycrown, @michelleoconnorbeauty, @ufirami, @seangodard, @betoloveshair, @jeyre.hair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Texture:<\/strong><br>Chrystofer Benson, @cbensonhair \u2013 nominated for two categories + Team category<br>Genia Church, @GeniaChurch \u2013 nominated for two categories<br>Jaimee Harris Smith, @Hairbyjsmith<br>Jamie Wiley, @jamiewileyeditorial \u2013 nominated for two categories<br>Tippi Shorter, @tippishorter \u2013 nominated for two categories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winners will be revealed during the <strong>37th Annual North American Hairstyling Awards<\/strong>, presented by JCPenney, on <strong>Sunday, May 31, 2026<\/strong>, at the <strong>Chapin Theater in Orlando, Florida<\/strong>, held alongside Premiere Orlando. The live awards ceremony will bring together leading artists, educators, brands, and industry voices for an evening celebrating excellence at the highest level of professional beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPBA NAHA honors more than beautiful work. It honors the courage to lead creatively,\u201d said <strong>Leslie Perry<\/strong>, CEO of the Professional Beauty Association. \u201cThis year\u2019s Finalists demonstrate what happens when mastery, vision, and purpose intersect. Their work challenges convention, raises the bar for our industry, and inspires what\u2019s possible next.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Professional Beauty Association (PBA)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is the leading membership organization uniting licensed professionals, salon and spa owners, independent stylists, students, distributors, and manufacturers to shape the future of the beauty industry. PBA keeps professional beauty professional\u2014championing policies that protect the industry, providing trusted resources and education, and fostering a community built on connection, creativity, and growth. PBA is home to the North American Hairstyling Awards, Beacon Student Program, and Executive Summit, and supports beauty professionals in times of crisis through the PBA Disaster Relief Fund and other charitable programs. Learn more at<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">probeauty.org<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Professional Beauty Association Unveils the 2026 PBA North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) FinalistsFinalists will be honored&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":20687,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,103],"tags":[111],"insight_type":[],"class_list":["post-20686","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-naha","category-press-release","tag-press-release"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>2026 PBA NAHA Finalists Announced | North American Hairstyling 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